Bayer Spain has invested €145 million in 2025 and has reduced its CO2 emissions by 40% since 2019. This is detailed in its fifth Impact Report.
The pharmaceutical and agrochemical Bayer Spain has presented the fifth edition of its Impact Report, a document that outlines its commitments in health, agriculture, sustainability, and social collaboration. According to infosalus.com, the report shows that the company has reduced its 40% CO2 emissions across the entire value chain since 2019.
In health innovation, Spain participates in 60% of Bayer's major global projects. The country has over 40 clinical trials in phases I-IV and observational studies, and the company collaborates with more than 500 public and private centres and around 2,800 patients in R&D programmes.
Jordi Sánchez, CEO of Bayer for Spain and Portugal, states that the commitment to the country includes generating social impact and advancing the decarbonisation of operations. He claims that this vision strengthens the company's innovative capacity and competitiveness.
«Our commitment to Spain, after 127 years of presence and growth in the country, goes beyond our activity»
Investment in Spain reached €145 million in 2025, of which €120 million was allocated to innovation and €25 million to infrastructure. Since 2019, the accumulated amount totals €712 million. In agriculture, the company allocated €25.8 million to R&D in 2025, with centres in Sevilla, Almería, and Murcia.
One of the most notable projects is the La Felguera plant in Asturias. According to the report, it will be the first pharmaceutical active ingredient plant in Spain to eliminate the direct emissions associated with steam. It will be operational by the end of this year and will prevent more than 6,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
At the Alcalá de Henares plant in Madrid, electricity has been 100% renewable since 2020, and 92% of waste is revalued. Since 2023, more than 140 tonnes of contrast have been sent for iodine recovery. The ReContrast programme has recovered to date 1,300 litres of material.
The workforce in Spain exceeds 2,700 people from over 50 nationalities, with 56% of women in leadership positions. Furthermore, the company received an AA rating from MSCI ESG Ratings in 2025.
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